Principal Consultant

Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0115961

Date Posted: 2026-01-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Be part of a global, diverse, and dynamic team leading the energy transition. At Hitachi Energy, the Power Consulting business is driving strategic and innovative initiatives across the electricity sector, using cutting‑edge technologies to build a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

In this role, you will work on diverse and high‑impact consulting engagements that deepen expertise across power systems, markets, and energy infrastructure. You will collaborate with utilities, developers, and large energy users while contributing to complex advisory projects that prioritize quality, safety, and customer value.

This is a strategic, externally facing role focused on business development and project execution to expand the footprint of Power Consulting on the West Coast. You will help shape market presence, convert opportunities into successful engagements, and act as a trusted advisor to customers navigating system planning, grid modernization, and energy security challenges.

As the business grows, this role offers strong career progression opportunities, including potential pathways into General Management or Sales/Business Development for those interested. At Hitachi Energy, you will find a collaborative culture, global exposure, and continuous learning opportunities that support long‑term professional growth.

Join us and energize your career—your energy, our future, together.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Expand the West Coast consulting footprint by sourcing and shaping new opportunities

• Own the capture process, from client discovery through proposal development and negotiation

• Apply commercial rigor through opportunity qualification, contract, and risk management

• Strengthen market presence through thought leadership and targeted partnerships

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex energy needs into high‑quality proposals

• Lead high‑impact advisory projects, ensuring delivery quality, timelines, and client satisfaction

• Contribute as a technical and commercial multiplier within project teams

• Monitor and adapt to evolving market trends and industry players

Your Background

• Proven success in business development for advisory services, generating over USD 1M in sales

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field; MBA is an asset

• 10+ years (Bachelor’s), 8+ years (Master’s), or 7+ years (PhD) in power system studies or research

• Experience delivering advisory services and developing winning consulting proposals

• Strong expertise with power system or market tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, PROMOD) and Python

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable, secure, and flexible energy system

• We offer meaningful work with global impact and exposure to leading‑edge technologies

• Continuous learning and career development are central to how we work

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